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AHA Comments to MedPAC on Rural Medicare Beneficiary Cost-sharing
February 28, 2025Michael Chernew, Ph.D.ChairmanMedicare Payment Advisory Commission425 I Street, NW, Suite 701Washington, D.C. 20001Dear Dr. Chernew:
Rounding software captures patient stories, boosts HCAHPS
Nurse leader rounding software in use at one New York City hospital is improving the quality of the patient experience as measured by the facility’s hospital
HCAHPS: Ways to Improve on the Environment Question
Magazine & Journal Articles
Since 2008, the HCAHPS—Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems—survey has allowed valid comparisons across hospitals locally, regionally, and nationally. The core of the survey contains 18 items that ask “how often” or whether patients experienced a critical aspect of hospital care, rather than whether they were “satisfied” with the care. The survey also includes four items to direct patients to relevant questions, three items to adjust for the mix of patients across hospitals, and two items that support Congressionally-mandated reports.
Strong, Vibrant and Visible
Magazine & Journal Articles
A look at a couple of the most pressing problems confronting our profession in the immediate and the near future.
Members in Action Maternal Case Study: Partnering to Improve Birth Outcomes in a Rural Community
In 2015, Kearny launched the Pioneer Baby program in partnership with KU School of Medicine-Wichita to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes by reducing pregnancy complications, premature births, low- or extremely high-birth weight, and cesarean sections while increasing breastfeeding rates.